Accessibility and Emotional Safety

Purpose of this page

The Fear and Joy Project is designed as a gentle, anonymous space for heritage practitioners to reflect on the emotional realities of their work. This page explains how we protect your well-being, your anonymity, and your creative contributions. It also provides accessible formats and guidance for anyone engaging with the project.

Emotional Safety

The Fear and Joy Project explores themes that can be uplifting, challenging, or emotionally complex. You are invited to participate at your own pace.

You can pause, take a breath, or stop at any time. You never need to share more than feels safe for you today.

What you can expect

Submissions are anonymous
You choose what to share and how it is used
You can withdraw a submission at any time
Creative work is handled with care and consent
No personal details are required
No sign‑in is needed for any form

Grounding before you share

Before submitting a story or creative piece, you may wish to:

take a slow breath
notice how you’re feeling
check whether sharing feels safe right now
step away and return later if needed

This project is not a therapeutic space, but it is a supportive reflective space.

Anonymity and Data Handling

Your privacy and the privacy of others is central to the Fear and Joy Project.

What we collect

Your submission (text or media)
The timestamp of submission
Optional context you choose to provide

What we do not collect

Names
Email addresses
IP addresses
Device information
Location data
Any metadata that could identify you

How submissions are stored

Text submissions are stored securely via Google Forms
Creative/media uploads are stored anonymously via JotForm
Only the curator (Emily) can access submissions
No third parties receive or process your data

Withdrawing a submission

If you wish to withdraw a story or creative piece, email:

emily.plunkett.iknowem@gmail.com

Include a short description of the piece so it can be identified.

Accessibility

The Fear and Joy Project aims to be accessible to all heritage practitioners.

Website accessibility

High‑contrast text
Clear headings and structure
Alt text for images
Keyboard‑friendly navigation
No colour‑dependent meaning
Simple, readable fonts
Buttons labelled clearly and consistently

Submission accessibility

Forms require no sign‑in
Forms work on mobile, tablet, and desktop
Upload fields accept multiple formats
Text fields support screen readers
No time limits on submissions

If you encounter any accessibility barriers, please contact:

emily.plunkett.iknowem@gmail.com

Documents and Resources

1. Anonymity and Data Protection Statement

Explains exactly how anonymity is protected, how submissions are stored, and how contributors can withdraw their work.

Click this link to view the document (Google Document will open in a new window).

2. Emotional Safety Guidance for Contributors

A short, gentle guide to help practitioners prepare before sharing stories or creative work.

Click this link to view the document (Google Document will open in a new window).

3. Accessibility Commitment

Outlines the project’s approach to inclusive design, digital accessibility, and alternative formats.

Click this link to view the document (Google Document will open in a new window).

4. Moderation Guidelines

A short document which outlines how the curator (Emily) approaches editing and publishing your stories and media.

Click this link to view the document (Google Document will open in a new window).

5. Support and Well-being Resources

A document which provides limited links to well-being resources or support spaces for contributors.

Click this link to view the document (Google Document will open in a new window).